One of the most recognizable landmarks of Paris. It was opened in the year 1889 as an entrance arc to the universal exposition or world’s fair. For the next 41 years, it stands as the tallest man-made structure in the world and has a height of 320 meters. The construction of the Eiffel tower started in 1887 and took two years the complete. It was named after Gustave Eiffel, the French architect at the head of the construction of the Eiffel tower.
Around 10000 tonnes of Iron are used for the construction of the Eiffel tower. As the Eiffel tower became a globally popular structure it was reconstructed in Nevada of the United States and Tokyo. The tower is repainted every seven years to protect it from corrosion, which means 50 tonnes of paint. Tourists can access the first two levels of the Eiffel tower and can use the staircase or life for it.
Some people say that you can come to jail for taking af picture of the Eiffel tower at night.
So be careful.